Maternity and Parental Benefits

Getting Maternity and Parental Benefits in Toronto

Your Maternity and Parental Benefits are IE – “Insurable employment” payments given by Government of Canada.

Maternity benefits are offered to biological mothers, up to 15 weeks.
You can start your leave while you’re pregnant- 12 weeks prior to their expected date.

Parental benefits are offered to moms or dads, up to 35 weeks for caring for a newborn baby or newly adopted child.

Maternity and Parental Benefits Payments:

If you choose 12 months of maternity leave: The basic rate is 55% out of your income, the maximum amount of $547 per week.

If you choose 18 months of maternity leave: The basic rate is 33% out of your income, the maximum amount of $328 per week.

Your benefits are taxable, taxes will be deducted from your benefits.

Who can get maternity and/or parental leave in Canada?

Employees that pay IE (insurable employment) and worked at least 600 hours in the last 52 week period are eligible.
You don’t have to be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident; you’re also eligible if you have a valid working visa.

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